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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Needlesby train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 57m
    $172–356

  2. Drive 391.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Needlescar car 391.7 mi
    6h 56m
    $72–104

  3. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBP - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $270–516

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    14h 52m
    $196–328

  5. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 59m
    $328–664

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 29m
    $325–476

San Luis Obispo to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 57m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 12h 57m.

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